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Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 1954
Heavy Is a Hippopotamus
Written by Miriam Schlein · Illustrated by Leonard Kessler
Discover the secrets of weight measurement.
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Bookroo's summary
Uncover the mysteries of weight as you explore what heaviness and lightness truly mean. Dive into the world of measurement and learn how we quantify the weight of objects around us. What tools and methods reveal the unseen forces of gravity? This journey will change how you perceive the world, making the invisible visible and the complex simple. Are you ready to weigh in on the wonders of measurement?
From the publisher
A simple explanation of the measurement of weight
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Reading age
- 5–9
- Audience
- Picture
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The fine print
Book details
Publication
- Published
- June 1, 1954
- Publisher
- Young Scott Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780201092172
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